Italian Meatball Casserole

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Have you made this?

This is another one I make for the workmen and the family during seeding and harvest. I usually double it for the men They like it. I serve it with mashed potatoes or thin spaghetti or rice. Always with crusty bread.
I have frozen it in meal size portions for my husband to take when he is working away on our other properties.

How to Make Italian Meatball Casserole

Place fresh pork mince, egg and half the onion in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Using your hands , roll tablespoons of mixture into balls.

Spray large saucepan with olive oil or just add a bit of olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs in batches, 3-5 minutes until browned all over. Transfer to a plate.

Add garlic, fennel seed and remaining onion tothe pan. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes or until onion is ssofttened. Add the tomato, stock, beans and zucchini. Return the meatballs to the opan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a medium-low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until meatball and zucchini are done.